Additional identifiers

EudraCT number

ClinicalTrials.gov number

Protocol/serial number

Study information

Scientific title

Acronym

Study hypothesis

Does the routine use of drains alter the post operative blood loss and hence influence the need for blood transfusions in hip and knee arthroplasties?

Ethics approval

Not provided at time of registration

Study design

Randomised controlled trial

Primary study design

Interventional

Secondary study design

Randomised controlled trial

Trial setting

Hospitals

Trial type

Treatment

Patient information sheet

Condition

Surgery: Total joint arthroplasty

Intervention

Patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasties will be randomized into two groups, one with and the other without post-op closed suction drains. Parameters studied will include post-operative blood loss, blood transfusion requirements, duration of hospital stay, complications if any, and the immediate and short term functional outcome. All patients will be consented after providing details of the study. Copy of consent and proforma for study in hard copy file.